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349 Back At The Estate

348 Back At The Estate

(Jayden)

Hugo steps forward, giving me a tight-lipped smile. "Welcome home, Mr. Brennan. The staff are ready to accommodate your needs."

I nod. "The kids need to let off some steam."

"I certainly hope you don't mean in here." Hugo frowns,

"This is their home now, Hugo. Relax. Kids, go explore outside but not too far from the house," I tell them.

"Please be aware there are rare flora species in the grounds."

They just look at Hugo like he's an alien.

"Stick to the paths." I explain.

They a

are gone with an entourage of staffers trying to keep up.

back from changing Henry and she glances around the reception

kids, and all this..." she

"The children will need to understand the importance of

But they're kids. They don't grasp the concept of protecting

can see where this is heading. I step in, trying to defuse the tension. "Look, we can set some ground rules for them. They can't run

to happen. We need to pack some of this away, or better yet, find somewhere more suitable to live where they can

bit. "With all due respect, Mrs. Brennan, the house is as it has always been. This is where the head of Nexus Global resides. These items are valuable,

children to navigate a maze of priceless dust collectors. It's

peace. "Winona's got a point, Hugo. But, also, I don't want the

may, Mr. Brennan, boundaries are essential. Children need

room to breathe, to explore. We're not trying to raise them

the respect it deserves.

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sit well with Winona. Her

need to reconsider the priorities of this place, then," she shoots back. "Because right now, my kids' safety and happiness come first, not Gus's

to live here, and you don't

find a compromise. There

the back paddock is more your style." Hugo half

be on a death wish

for your concern, Mr. Deveraux." Her sarcasm is not lost. "Perhaps you can show us to that once the kids have had something to eat. If it won't get your

answers, but

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